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TA1000 Tape Drive Array

Reference Guide

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Contents

About This Guide

Text Conventions.......................................................................................................vii

Symbols in Text....................................................................................................... viii

Symbols on Equipment............................................................................................ viii

Important Safety Information .............................................................................ix

Rack Stability ..............................................................................................................x

Getting Help ................................................................................................................x

Compaq Technical Support ..................................................................................x

Compaq Website .................................................................................................xi

Compaq Authorized Reseller...............................................................................xi

Chapter 1

Tape Array Overview

Introducing the Array .............................................................................................. 1-1

Tape Array Features ................................................................................................ 1-2

SCSI Buses .............................................................................................................. 1-3

High-Availability..................................................................................................... 1-3

Variable Speed Blowers ................................................................................... 1-3

Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 1-3

Chapter 2

Tape Array Installation

Rack Installation ...................................................................................................... 2-1

Tools Required ................................................................................................. 2-2

Using the Template........................................................................................... 2-2

Attaching the Mounting Brackets..................................................................... 2-3

Installing the Tape Array Into the Rack ........................................................... 2-7

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Tape Array Installation

continued

Connecting the SCSI Cables.................................................................................... 2-9

SCSI Bus Speeds and Lengths.......................................................................... 2-9

I/O Module Connections................................................................................. 2-10

Applying Power ..................................................................................................... 2-10

Verifying Operation ............................................................................................... 2-11

Front Array Status LEDs ................................................................................ 2-11

Rear Array Status LEDs.................................................................................. 2-12

Driver Installation/Upgrade ................................................................................... 2-13

Storage Management Software Installation/Upgrade............................................. 2-13

Chapter 3

I/O Module

Features.................................................................................................................... 3-1

SCSI Bus Connectors............................................................................................... 3-2

Dual-Bus SCSI Address Maps................................................................................. 3-3

I/O Module Power Protection .................................................................................. 3-3

Dual-Port I/O Module Status Displays .................................................................... 3-4

Replacing an I/O module ......................................................................................... 3-5

Chapter 4

Environmental Monitoring Unit

Functions.................................................................................................................. 4-2

Status LEDs ...................................................................................................... 4-3

Temperature...................................................................................................... 4-3

Power Supplies and Blowers ............................................................................ 4-4

Status Reporting....................................................................................................... 4-4

Replacing an EMU................................................................................................... 4-5

Chapter 5

Tape Drives

Status Reporting....................................................................................................... 5-2

Drive Power ............................................................................................................. 5-2

Replacing a Tape Drive ........................................................................................... 5-2

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Chapter 6

Power and Cooling

Storage Array Power ............................................................................................... 6-2

Temperature Sensing ........................................................................................ 6-2

Blower Interface ...................................................................................................... 6-2

Blowers.................................................................................................................... 6-3

Status Reporting ...................................................................................................... 6-3

Replacing a Power Supply or Blower...................................................................... 6-4

Chapter 7

Customer Replaceable Units

Labeling................................................................................................................... 7-2

Electrostatic Discharge Protection........................................................................... 7-2

Basic Replacement Procedures................................................................................ 7-3

Replacing a Drive .................................................................................................... 7-4

Replacing a Variable Speed Blower ........................................................................ 7-5

Replacing a Power Supply....................................................................................... 7-6

Replacing the EMU ................................................................................................. 7-9

Replacing an I/O Module....................................................................................... 7-10

Appendix A

Agency Notices

Federal Communications Commission Notice ........................................................A-1

Class A Equipment ...........................................................................................A-2

Modifications....................................................................................................A-2

Cables ...............................................................................................................A-3

Canadian Notice (Avis Canadien) ...........................................................................A-3

Class A Equipment ...........................................................................................A-3

European Union Notice ...........................................................................................A-3

Japanese Notice .......................................................................................................A-4

Taiwanese Notice.....................................................................................................A-4

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About This Guide

This guide is intended for use as step-by-step instructions for installation and

as a reference for operation, troubleshooting, and future upgrades for the

Compaq TA1000 Tape Drive Array.

Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions to distinguish elements of text:

Keys Keys appear in boldface. A plus sign (+) between

two keys indicates that they should be pressed

simultaneously.

USER INPUT User input appears in a different typeface and in

uppercase.

FILENAMES File names appear in uppercase italics.

Menu Options,

Command Names,

Dialog Box Names

These elements appear in initial capital letters.

COMMANDS,

DIRECTORY NAMES,

and DRIVE NAMES

These elements appear in uppercase.

Type When you are instructed to type information, type

the information without pressing the Enter key.

Enter When you are instructed to enter information, type

the information and then press the Enter key.

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Symbols in Text

These symbols may be found in the text of this guide. They have the following

meanings.

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions

could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

IMPORTANT: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific

instructions.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points

of information.

Symbols on Equipment

The following symbols may be placed on equipment to indicate the presence

of potentially hazardous conditions:

This symbol in conjunction with any of the following symbols indicates the

presence of a potential hazard. The potential for injury exists if warnings

are not observed. Consult your documentation for specific details.

This symbol indicates the presence of hazardous energy circuits or electric

shock hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do not

open this enclosure. Refer all maintenance, upgrades, and servicing to

qualified personnel.

This symbol indicates the presence of electric shock hazards. The area

contains no user or field serviceable parts. Do not open for any reason.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock hazards, do

not open this enclosure.

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This symbol on an RJ-45 receptacle indicates a Network Interface

Connection.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the

equipment, do not plug telephone or telecommunications connectors into

this receptacle.

This symbol indicates the presence of a hot surface or hot component. If

this surface is contacted, the potential for injury exists.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from a hot component, allow the

surface to cool before touching.

These symbols on power supplies or systems indicate the

equipment is supplied by multiple sources of power.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock,

remove all power cords to completely disconnect power from

the system.

Weight in kg

Weight in lb

This symbol indicates that the component exceeds the recommended

weight for one individual to handle safely.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the

equipment, observe local occupational health and safety requirements and

guidelines for manual material handling.

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product, read the Important Safety Information document

provided.

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Rack Stability

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment,

be sure that:

■The leveling jacks are extended to the floor.

■The full weight of the rack rests on the leveling jacks.

■The stabilizing feet are attached to the rack if it is a single rack installation.

■The racks are coupled together in multiple rack installations.

■Only one component is extended at a time. A rack may become unstable if

more than one component is extended for any reason.

Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you

can get further information and other help in the following locations.

Compaq Technical Support

In North America, call the Compaq Technical Phone Support Center at

1-800-OK-COMPAQ. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored.

Outside North America, call the nearest Compaq Technical Support Phone

Center. Telephone numbers for worldwide Technical Support Centers are

listed on the Compaq website. Access the Compaq website at

http://www.compaq.com.

Be sure to have the following information available before you call Compaq:

■Technical support registration number (if applicable)

■Product serial number

■Product model name and number

■Applicable error messages

■Add-on boards or hardware

■Third-party hardware or software

■Operating system type and revision level

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Compaq Website

The Compaq website has information on this product as well as the latest

drivers and Flash ROM images. You can access the Compaq website at

http://www.compaq.com.

Compaq Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest Compaq authorized reseller:

■In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

■In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

■Elsewhere, see the Compaq website for locations and telephone

numbers.

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